She heard cries for help coming from the road outside her new apartment
16:23, 23 Sep 2025Updated 17:03, 23 Sep 2025
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A teenage girl said she stepped in to help two men covered in blood outside her home in the early hours of Tuesday morning after hearing them shout: “I’ve been stabbed, help.”
One man was killed and another two remain in hospital with life-threatening injuries following the alleged attack in Rhydyfelin. Three people have been arrested as part of a murder investigation launched by South Wales Police.
Naomi Evans, 19, was settling down for the night after having just moved into her new flat hours prior, when she could hear people yelling outside her home. This shouting turned out to be to cries for help, she says, after hearing one man call out: “I’ve been stabbed, help.”
Naomi grabbed two hand towels from her home before racing outside at around 12.40am, which is when she found two men in their 20s injured inside a car while a woman passenger watched on in horror.
Naomi said she held one of the men in her arms while trying to put pressure on his wounds. She said he told her: “Please help me, I’m going to die.”
Naomi continued: “I move into my flat yesterday and I was just sat there when I could hear people shouting. I looked out the window and I could see people in the car and then I heard them screaming ‘I’ve been stabbed, help.’
“So I dropped everything and grabbed two hand towels and ran out to see to the passenger. He wasn’t bleeding that badly but I saw there was another boy in the back of the car.
“I put the seat forward so I had more room in the back and I was just holding him in my arms and keeping pressure on his wounds.
“He was saying ‘Please help me, I’m going to die.’ We were there for about five minutes. It was gut wrenching.”
Pictured here is Naomi Evans covered in blood after helping two men who had been stabbed outside her home in the early hours of this morning(Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE)
Naomi said police and ambulance crews swooped the street as she rushed into her home to get more towels.
South Wales Police said that during this incident, three men in their 20s sustained injuries and were taken to hospital. A statement said: “One of the men has since died, while the other two remain in hospital.”
It continued: “A 30-year-old man from Rhydyfelin has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempt murder in connection to the incident. A 22-year-old man from Tonteg has also been arrested on suspicion of murder.
“Additionally, a 20-year-old woman from Penygraig has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent. All three remain in police custody as our investigation continues.”
Officers have arrested three people in connection with the incident in Rhydyfelin(Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne)
Detective Superintendent Paul Raikes, of South Wales Police, added: “I want to assure the community that we are working at pace to investigate this matter.
“Residents may notice an increased police presence in the area, and a cordon has been established on Masefield Way, specifically between the junctions of Poets Close and Shakespeare Rise.
“We encourage anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has any relevant information to contact us.
“Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time.”
A police cordon remains in place on Masefield Way, Rhydyfelin, as they investigate an incident. (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne)
Alex Davies Jones MP said: “I’m aware of the very serious incident that took place overnight in Rhydyfelin. I have been in close contact with the police and will continue to stay updated as the situation develops.
“If you have any concerns or information that could be helpful, please know that support is here and you can come forward.
“At times like this, our community’s strength comes from how we care for one another. I ask that we all take extra care not to share misinformation or unconfirmed details, as this can cause further distress.
“Please keep in mind the loved ones directly affected, and the wider community who will be feeling the impact. I will continue to share updates as soon as I am able.”
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